Explore Cloud Solutions Architect Jobs

Cloud Solutions Architects design the technology foundations that help organizations modernize, scale, and innovate. They translate business needs into secure, reliable cloud architectures, guide implementation, and help teams make effective use of cloud platforms. Browse vetted Cloud Solutions Architect opportunities on Ladders, including roles that pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Cloud Solutions Architect Do?

These professionals assess technical requirements and create cloud designs that balance performance, security, resilience, and cost. Their work may include selecting services and deployment models, planning migrations, setting architecture standards, and collaborating with engineering, security, operations, and business stakeholders. Depending on the role, they may focus on public, private, or hybrid cloud environments.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, along with knowledge of networking, identity and access management, infrastructure as code, containers, and distributed systems. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are also important, since architects must explain trade-offs and align technical plans with business goals. Cloud certifications can be useful, though requirements vary by employer.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Cloud Solutions Architects work across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Job titles and responsibilities may vary, with opportunities ranging from hands-on architecture roles to enterprise and customer-facing positions. Compensation depends on experience, location, industry, and scope; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

Find Your Next Cloud Architecture Role

Use Ladders to explore Cloud Solutions Architect openings that match your experience and career goals. Review each listing for platform requirements, organizational scope, work arrangements, and compensation details, then apply to roles that fit your strengths in cloud design and delivery.

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$145K - $155K *

Transform client needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions. Lead design, implementation, and support while leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $256K *

Lead the technical strategy for complex global opportunities, collaborating with sales teams to develop tailored solutions. Drive technical discovery, architecture design, and customer engagement to e...

California, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing secure cloud architectures for DoD environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity measures into cloud solutions, ensuring robust protection against...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that values innovation and efficiency by driving cloud data solutions that align business needs with technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Drive cloud security innovation by assessing and implementing robust architectures to protect critical information systems. Collaborate with leaders to ensure compliance and enhance security measures...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $230K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing secure cloud networks in classified environments. Collaborate with teams to implement hybrid solutions, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Engage as a key technical advisor in migrating simulation and training systems to Azure, ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish cloud infrastructure an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a critical role in securing cloud environments for U.S. government operations. Design, implement, and optimize protections for sensitive data in both regulated and multi-cloud in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive enterprise cloud innovation as a Senior GCP Architect, overseeing technical governance and architectural strategies across multi-tenant environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform the cloud landscape by overseeing GCP architecture, ensuring compliance, and driving DevSecOps practices across enterprise environments. Collaborate with teams to implement robust solutions...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of cloud architecture by overseeing GCP governance, ensuring compliance, and driving DevSecOps practices across enterprise environments. Collaborate with teams to implement secure, sc...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $169K *

Innovate with us to drive cloud security transformation on Microsoft Azure. Engage with customers to architect and implement robust security solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $188K *

Transform cloud architectures and operational management to enhance mission effectiveness. Lead design, implementation, and optimization of secure infrastructures while ensuring compliance and operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $205K *

Unlock your potential by leading cloud architecture design and automation for a major public utility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish governance, strategy, and standards across Az...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $228K *

Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness acr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $228K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions, optimizing infrastructure for federal clients. Drive architectural decisions that enhance security, efficiency, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance enterprise cloud strategies by designing secure, scalable architectures. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize cloud environments, enhancing operational efficiency and secur...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure, scalable AWS solutions for a high-profile DOD contract, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and enhancing IT service delivery across diverse...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of cloud security by architecting robust solutions across multi-cloud environments, ensuring compliance and best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance s...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $230K *

Lead the design and governance of cloud security architecture, ensuring compliance and best practices across hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to enhance securi...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $230K *

Champion cloud security architecture by designing and implementing robust security controls across multi-cloud environments, ensuring compliance and best practices while collaborating with cross-funct...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $230K *

Advance your career by leading cloud security architecture initiatives, ensuring compliance and best practices across multi-cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of cloud security by architecting robust solutions across multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Zero Trust principles and enhance security pos...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud security architecture initiatives, ensuring compliance and best practices across multi-cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Solutions Architect do?question toggle

    A Cloud Solutions Architect designs cloud environments that meet an organization’s technical and business needs. Responsibilities often include choosing cloud services, planning migrations, setting security and reliability standards, and advising teams on implementation.

  • What skills are commonly required for Cloud Solutions Architect jobs?question toggle

    Common skills include experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; cloud networking; security and identity management; infrastructure as code; containers; and system design. Communication and the ability to explain architectural trade-offs are also valuable.

  • Do Cloud Solutions Architects need certifications?question toggle

    Certification requirements vary by employer. Credentials from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud may help demonstrate platform knowledge, while hands-on experience and relevant architecture expertise are often important qualifications.

  • How much do Cloud Solutions Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, platform expertise, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can Cloud Solutions Architects find jobs?question toggle

    Cloud Solutions Architects can find opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other industries. Ladders lists vetted professional openings, including roles focused on cloud architecture and solutions design.